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Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships, 8/e
Eldon Enger, Delta College
Bradley F. Smith, Western Washington University

Soil and Its Uses

Chapter Outline


Geologic Processes

Soil and Land

Soil Formation

Soil Properties

Soil Profile

Soil Erosion

Soil Conservation Practices

    Contour Farming

    Strip Farming

    Terracing

    Waterways

    Windbreaks

Conventional Versus Conservation Tillage

Protecting Soil on Nonfarm Land

Global Perspective: Worldwide Soil Degradation

Environmental Close-Up: Land Capability Classes

Issues & Analysis: Soil Erosion in Virginia